There were a few newly hatched chicks, but these were mainly in the middle of the penguin huddle where it was warmest. So we just sat down on the edge of the mass and let the penguins come over to us. It was a massive privilige to see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat.
This photo was taken on August 26, 2005 using a Nikon D70.
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Trapac (82 months ago | reply)
""Miriam addresses her adoring public, many who came early to hear her speak. Other's, who had heared of her fame by word of mouth, were late and began to jump up and down at the back just so they could get a fleeting glimpse of her....."
Unique experience to last a lifetime for Miriam. Fabulous picture for the rest of us to envy!
BrynJ (82 months ago | reply)
Heh - it really was surprising just how curious they were of us :-)
guywong (82 months ago | reply)
Thank you for sharing your Antarctica pool. It is a wonderful documentary. It must be difficult to take those pictures when the temperature is so so cold. Your picture of what -50 degrees temperature would do to hot water is a great example. Your camera must get fogged up very very fast too. I'll never know how you managed to get such great pictures.
Kelsana (82 months ago | reply)
I am amazed every day I open my flickr page and this is the most amazing day of all. Simply incredible.
heavenuphere (82 months ago | reply)
What an incredible experience!
Wonderful pictures.
Robem (82 months ago | reply)
Your personal "March of the Penguins." You are correct - that was a privilege. Thanks for sharing it.
abolghasem ghasemi (82 months ago | reply)
GREAT shot .
thank you for sharing
NotforSale (82 months ago | reply)
Ho! HO! Ho! ;-)
Very nifty. Glad you shared.
Jeff Clow (82 months ago | reply)
Very, VERY neat shot....
The penguin series are really WORLD CLASS images....
Wonderfully well done....!
anne in adelaide (82 months ago | reply)
Absolutely fantastic. What an experience!
miss cleopatra (82 months ago | reply)
Wow, this is so wonderful. Thank you for sharing this!
Would you please tell me something more about penguins, are they always this curious? It looks like a welcoming committee here. ;-)
BrynJ (82 months ago | reply)
Thanks for all your kind comments :-)
@ miss cleopatra: At this time of year the penguins huddle together in big groups and take turns at the centre to keep warm and incubate their eggs. I've come across smaller Adelie and King penguins but these Emperors have been the most curious of the lot. I'm not sure why that is but I believe their eyesight isn't too good out of water, so knelt down us humans might look like large colourful penguins in need of keeping warm :-)
@ Fabee: I'm still sorting through my photos from this trip but I've got some close-ups taken from when I was lying on the floor (in a pile of penguin-poo as I later discovered) surrounded by penguins. I'll upload them soon :-)
CeeCeeDotCa (82 months ago | reply)
I'm speechless...what an experience!! EXCELLENT!!!! Congrats. *fav*
angemon (82 months ago | reply)
oh! I can't believe this! AMAZING!
Auntie P (82 months ago | reply)
I had no idea they were so big!
PJP_ (82 months ago | reply)
Awsome! Love the picture.
Wolfy (82 months ago | reply)
It's interesting how curious they are (and apparently unafraid - they apparently know they don't have to worry about anything on the ice, except for the occassional leopard seal near the waterline).
dewaynec (82 months ago | reply)
Looks like somebody forgot to read the dress code... :)
Ya Ya (82 months ago | reply)
Overwhelming. :) Thanks for sharing.
JimReeves (82 months ago | reply)
If it was not for the red jacket.......
Excellent
Rick Cummings (82 months ago | reply)
Stunning! It just grabs me.
-sarah-m (82 months ago | reply)
I just got back from seeing "March of the Penguins" half an hour ago, clicked on "explore", and this is where I ended up! Amazing! What an experience for you!
bitterlysweet (82 months ago | reply)
i love your Penguins series so much!!
must view the Large! it's stunning!
algo (82 months ago | reply)
What an amazing shot, and a wonderful series. Thanks so much for sharing.
(And for choosing my misty for season group.)
miss cleopatra (82 months ago | reply)
@BrynJ: Thank you for explaining! This is such a wonderful picture. I will take time to look at all of your photo's in this great stream.
Imapix (82 months ago | reply)
This is a fabulous shot!
You are welcome to join and or visit the following groups: naturepix, travelpix, greatpix
Bravo!
Self3x (82 months ago | reply)
ahhh BELLISSIMA!
edrdo (82 months ago | reply)
truly great photo
jennifer buehrer (82 months ago | reply)
wow
tygerize22 (82 months ago | reply)
I'd name this one "Among the Flock".
ZeeWire [deleted] (82 months ago | reply)
Great shot!
Viperhoot [deleted] (82 months ago | reply)
hahahahhaa linux congres! XD
Samantha Lamb (82 months ago | reply)
Just amazing photos...truly breathgiving & taking:)
Raven M [deleted] (82 months ago | reply)
gorgeous, baby...
orcagirl (82 months ago | reply)
fantastic!
deymus (82 months ago | reply)
fascinante!!!
FlowrBx (82 months ago | reply)
Even more awesome blown up!
mollusk (80 months ago | reply)
march of the penguins!!!
Weetniet (80 months ago | reply)
please post this with "search the best"
http://www.flickr.com/groups/searchthebest/
gsgeorge (80 months ago | reply)
these guys are huge. i had no idea
Robert Whitehead (78 months ago | reply)
OK, OK, we get it....
You are a Linux fan.
Great shot, love this.
radiant star (78 months ago | reply)
What a great shot!!
.monica. (64 months ago | reply)
Wow!!!
beatlez65 (29 months ago | reply)
You'd think that they thought you were Mario Lemieux!!!!!
Devin05 (29 months ago | reply)
i love penguins!!!
Jo.A-D (5 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot! They seem so friendly, weren't they a bit twitchy given the newly hatched chicks were around?